Lady Apologises After Falsely Linking Priscilla Ojo to Postpartum Depression ClaimA social media user identified by the X handle _elite_girl has issued a public apology to Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo after falsely attributing an insensitive remark on postpartum depression to her, a claim that triggered widespread backlash online.
The controversy erupted after the user alleged that Priscilla said she never experienced postpartum depression following childbirth because her love for her husband had “tripled,” further claiming she described postpartum depression as “an illusion caused by poverty.”
The viral post read:
“Priscilla Ojo was asked about marriage after childbirth. She said she never experienced postpartum depression; instead, her love for her husband tripled.
She believes postpartum depression is an illusion caused by poverty. I believe her, do you think so?”
Despite gaining traction across social media, the claim was shared without any supporting video, interview, or verifiable source.
Reacting via her Snapchat account, Priscilla firmly denied making the statement and demanded evidence from the poster.
“I never said this. What’s wrong with Twitter people? Be ready to provide evidence,” she wrote.
“What do you mean I said ‘postpartum is an illusion caused by poverty’? Insulting to mothers… very insensitive.”
As criticism mounted, _elite_girl later released a public apology, admitting that the post was false and taking responsibility for its publication.
“I am deeply sorry, Priscilla. I sincerely ask for your forgiveness,” she wrote.
“Although the tweet was posted by someone handling my page at the time, I take full responsibility for what was shared on my platform.”
She described the statement as extreme and against her personal values, adding that it should never have been published. The user also pleaded for mercy while promising that such an incident would not happen again.
To date, no video, interview, or independent confirmation has surfaced to support the original allegation, reinforcing Priscilla Ojo’s denial.
The incident has reignited conversations around misinformation on social media, particularly on sensitive health topics such as postpartum depression — a medically recognised condition that affects women across all socioeconomic backgrounds.
